Soft Hackle Swap Hosted By Bassman Swap Photos

Flies from the Soft Hackle Swap hosted by Bassman. Flies are listed in the order tiers signed up for the swap.

Yaller Hammer tied by Bassman

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Hook: Mustad 3906B #12-16
Thread: UTC 70 denier Yellow
Abdomen: Yellow Rabbit Dubbing
Thorax: One Peacock Herl, six turns.
Hackle: Barred Mallard Flank Mayfly Yellow
Head: UTC 70 Yellow coat with SHHAN

Starling and Herl tied by Danny Gober

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Thread: Black
Body: Peacock Herl
Hackle: Starling

Partridge and Green Spider tied by Ron Eagle Elk

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Hook: Daiichi 1640 #12 to 18
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer Green Silk, well waxed.
Hackle: Partridge (one side stripped) two turns.

Hare's Poll and Red Flymph tied by Ron Eagle Elk

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Hook: Mustad 94842 #12 -16
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer Scarlet Silk, lightly waxed.
Hackle: Reddish Brown Hen Hackle
Tail: Reddish Brown Hen Hackle Fibers
Body: Hare's Poll Fur spun in Scarlet Silk Dubbing Loop

March Brown Soft Hackle tied by Steelie Slayer

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Hook: Mustad Curved Caddis Hook #12
Thread: Black
Body: Hare's Ear Dubbing
Hackle: Grizzly

Pheasant Soft Hackle tied by nyfisherman

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Hook: Dai-Riki #16
Thread: Black
Rib: Copper Wire
Abdomen: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Hackle: Pheasant Neck Feather

Krystal Flash Soft Hackle tied by TB Wannabe

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Hook: Mustad 94840 #14
Thread: White
Body and Tail: Olive Krystal Flash
Hackle: Partridge

Hare's Ear Soft Hackle by Biot Midge

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Translucent Orange and Woodcock tied by Sirrom

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Noel Soft Hackle tied by IBRB

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Hook: Mustad 3906 #14
Thread: Black 8/0
Body: Golden Yellow Flymaster+
Ribbing: Peacock Herl and Copper Wire
Hackle: Brown Partridge
Head: Peacock Herl

Royal Cackle Soft Hackle tied by JohnR

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Hook: Mustad 94840 #12-14
Thread: Brown 6/0 or 8/0
Abdomen: Red Ultra Wire
Back/Thorax: Peacock Herl
Hackle: Mottled Grouse or Hen Hackle

Partridge and Green tied by desert trout

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Thread: Green
Hackle: Partridge

Black Brassie Widow tied by Eight Thumbs

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Hook: Any standard wet fly hook #14-18
Thread: Black 8/0
Abdomen: Black UTC Brassie Wire
Thorax: Red Master Bright Dubbing or your choice of color (Pearl is also good)
Hackle: 3 or 4 turns of very webby Indian hackle.

Unknown Fly by Unknown Tier (no toe tag)

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Great job!!!!!!! :)

REE,
Thanks for the pictures. Here's the recipe for my tie.
Chuck
Transluscent Orange and Woodcock
Hook: Mustad 94840 size 16
Thread: Orvis 10/0 brown
Body: Orange crystal string (double layer) coated with SHAN
Hackle: UK woodcock from the top of wing
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Great pictures. Very nicely done! 8T :)

That's a great collection. Some really interesting patterns to try!

- Jeff

Wow, nice flies.

Eric

I sure would like the recipe for the last swap fly, by the unknown tyer with unknow materials. It looks like a good fly to me

Those look like some real fish catchers!

Best,
Will

Nice job to all of the tiers. Anyone that knows me knows i am a true "soft hackle" addict. The flies in these pics are some first rate quailty flies


Toby

This was my first swap - and the first time anyone besides bassman, who taught the fly tying class my wife and I took, has seen any of my attempts at tying flies. I'm looking for feedback as to how I can improve. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
JohnR

John, your flies were fantastic. I have your set here on my desk. John

JohnR,
All the flies that I received were great, yours included. As to the question of what can you do to improve your tying, when I teach a tying class I tell my students that the best way to improve is to tie often, every day if possible. It is also a good idea to attend tying shows when possible and watch others tie. We can always learn from others, if we keep an open mind. As Yogi Bera said, "you can observe a lot just by watching!"
Steve